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Assembly/Joining TechniquesAssembly and joining techniques allow engineers to connect components using temporary fasteners, permanent mechanical joints, thermal methods, or chemical…CAM - Computer Aided ManufactureComputer Aided Manufacture (CAM) uses computer software and programmable machinery to turn digital designs into physical components.Heat TreatmentsHeat treatment changes the properties of metals by controlled heating and cooling to suit a practical job.Lathe Work: Manual & CNCOn a lathe, the workpiece rotates in a chuck while a cutting tool is fed into it to shape cylindrical parts.Marking Out & Manufacturing ProcessesMarking out transfers dimensions and shapes from a working drawing onto material to guide cutting, shaping, and assembly.Materials: Properties, Reason for Selection, Finishes & ApplicationsEngineering materials are classified by composition and chosen by matching their properties to the functional demands of a product.Measuring Instruments & GaugesMeasuring instruments, gauges, and marking-out tools allow engineers to manufacture components accurately and check that finished work fits within specified…Polymers and Polymer ManufacturingPolymers are lightweight, durable materials made of long molecular chains, divided into thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics.Tools & EquipmentWorkshop tools allow you to mark out, hold, cut, drill, and finish metals safely and accurately.